1982 Toyota Carina vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti M weights approximately 816 kg more than 1982 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Carina | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Toyota | Infiniti |
| Model | Carina | M |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2901 mm |
